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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1907
Page
5
Local notes from Kennewick and nearby areas report sales of farm implements and harness, harvest travel, and visits by residents. New births and hotel lodging changes are noted along with a circulating library service at McPhee’s Drug Store offering affordable access to new fiction.
Representatives of the North Coast Railway bought options on several tracts near Kennewick with payments ranging from 100 to 17 500 dollars per deed. Options expire November 2. The route through Kennewick is considered settled and a new line of high grade water is planned.
The note lists Sunday services at Lutherans with 10:30 morning and 2:30 afternoon German services led by Rev H Brockman using the newly purchased chapel organ. J Forsythe Smith as pastor with Sunday School at 10, Junior C E at 3, Senior C E at 6 45. morning sermons on Gods Measure of Love and evening Shed and Strengthened for the Journey. Rev J H Singleton preaches at Congregational church. Christian Endeavor at 7. Methodist revival meetings begin Nov 3 led by Rev Frank Winter with good singing. Baptist services held next Sunday in Amon Hall Commercial Club room with Rev Chandler. Sunday School organizing meeting scheduled.
Wednesday evening October 9 marked the constituting of Alma Chapter No. 100 Order of the Eastern Star in Kennewick with Mrs Helen C Shanon of North Yakima deputized Grand Worthy Matron. Officers inducted include Emmeline Perry as Worthy Matron and J F Perry as Worthy Patron with Chas Conway as Secretary and Adah Johnson as Treasurer. A four course banquet followed at Hotel Kennewick for members and visitors.
John Duffy faced Judge Richardson on charges of stealing five pairs of dental forceps from Dr. W. F. Lamson in the King and Son block. He pled guilty, paid a $5 fine plus costs, and, failing to pay, was sent to the county jail. He admitted to assisting in moving the doctor’s piano when access to the goods occurred and was arrested on Front Street by Deputy Calhoun with three pairs still in his possession.
Five numbers form a public school entertainment series led by Wilbur Starr Concert Co starring Wilbur Starr baritone and impersonator along with Albert Anker violinist Irene Dodds contralto Mrs Wilbur Starr cellist and accompanist The group previously headed Missouri University music department dean and Castle Square Opera and earned praise from the New York Democratic Mirror and Chicago Record Also note a separate horse pasture request near Finley with Carl at Valley Barn or Finley Hotel.
Kiona observers J S Washstock and Chief Engineer Pittman viewed ongoing road construction near Kiona. First Bank of Kiona may see changes as banker Mr Bagset of Ritzville takes interest and Roff remains manager. Roy Morgan and the North Coast surveying squad plan to work through winter in the Blue mountains.
Mrs. Cassie Murray of Phoenix visits family here as Miss Id Barton returns home after weeks away. In Pullman, Mr Devene suffered a painful accident when a horse kicked him breaking two ribs though his condition improves. Geese arrive and alfalfa prospects rise with a warm spell. Alfalfa pasture for rent near Finley for about 50 head of stock, water in field. H. B. Haney.
If you are interested in a real bar gain in deeded land between Relief and Kennewick write to C. Vertrees Harrison Idaho.
A Kennewick notice urges parents to start saving early by opening a baby bank account for children. It promotes infancy deposits as secure and growing, enabling funds for future business ventures or needs when they reach adulthood.
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